News in Brief: Jason Noble, Dominique Leone, DJ Spooky, A3C Fest

-- Louisville indie musician Jason Noble (Rachel's, Rodan, Shipping News) is currently battling cancer in his hometown's Baptist East Hospital. A Caring Bridge blog has been set up by friends and family to keep people updated on Noble's status, and to take donations from supporters.

-- Thurston Moore, the Coup, the Jungle Brothers, and Rob Swift are just a few of the guests set to show up on eclectic producer DJ Spooky's sixth LP, The Secret Song, out October 6 on Thirsty Ear. Download a track from the record, called "Azadi", here.

-- Rakim, Killer Mike, 9th Wonder, DJ Drama, J-Live, Kidz in the Hall, B.o.B. and GLC are just a few of the artists scheduled to perform at this year's A3C Hip-Hop Festival, which goes down in various East Atlanta venues October 1-3.